Roy Carrier (1947-2010)
A native of Lawtell, Roy Carrier learned to play in the traditional Creole style from his own father and later formed his own band. To earn a living, he worked as an offshore oil-driller and also...
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Canray Fontenot (1922-1995)
Canray Fontenot is considered the greatest Creole fiddler, known for his blues tonalities and sizable repertoire of French music and fiddle tunes, including many rags. Also a master songwriter, he...
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BURLINGAME RAILROAD STATION
BURLINGAME RAILROAD STATION THIS FIRST PERMANENT BUILDING IN THE MISSION REVIVAL. STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE WAS DESIGNED BY GEORGE H. HOWARD AND J.B. MATHISON AND FINANCED BY LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THE...
Juan Bautista de Anza, San Francisco
On March 27, 1776, the Spanish explorer Juan Batista de Anza and his men camped at Mountain Lake before exploring the area and setting up a Presidio and Mission, the beginnings of San Francisco....
Cristobal de Aguirre y Teresa Pelegrina
Women's Club of Walnut Creek Clubhouse
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Strawberry Fields
First Burger King In Europe
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Battle of Compo Hill
Richard E. Lyng
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St. Anne's Point
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Keller Beach
Clapps of Portland
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Spanish Steps Marker
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W. H. S. Monck
DUBLIN AND EAST TOURISM W. H. S. MONCK 1839 1915 AND COLLEAGUES MADE THE FIRST ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS OF STARLIGHT HERE ON 1892 AUGUST 28 Submitted by @SheilaPortobelo
The Grange and Fraternal Hall
THE GRANGE AND FRATERNAL HALL (1874) 233 FRONT STREET THE DANVILLE GRANGE WAS A FARMERS' ASSOCIATION AND THE HUB OF THE COMMUNITY IN THE LATE 1800's AND EARLY 1900's, THE GRANGE WAS INSTRUMENTAL...
Lafayette House Pony Express
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Dresbach-Hunt-Boyer Mansion
Dresbach-Hunt-Boyer Mansion Built in 1871-75 for William Dresbach, Davisville's first post- master. The mansion was home to the Hunts and Boyers from 1899- 1973. Listed in the National Register...
Raven Stealing the Sun Totem Pole
San Ramon Branch Line
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